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Posted: September 01, 2010
People 1st launches new Hospitality and Catering #Apprenticeship scheme http://ow.ly/2vCyh

Posted: August 27, 2010
Engaging talent early using #Apprenticeships is key to success at BAE Systems http://ow.ly/2v7if

Posted: August 26, 2010
John Hayes underlines commitment to #Apprenticeships and celebrates Nissan UK's commitment to workforce development http://ow.ly/2v7ed

Posted: August 26, 2010
RT @bisgovuk: Skills Minister John Hayes calls on UK businesses to promote informal learning at work http://bit.ly/9punRB

Posted: August 25, 2010
IBM launches Apprenticeship scheme for school leavers http://ow.ly/2teRa

Posted: August 23, 2010
BT is considering increasing its number of apprenticeship places after an unprecedented demand for the scheme. http://ow.ly/2qAev

Posted: August 17, 2010
School leavers scramble for BT apprenticeships http://ow.ly/2q1YC

Posted: August 16, 2010
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WorldSkills can spark the ambitions of young people across the UK

Simon Bartley
Chief Executive, UK Skills

Recent reports surrounding the difficulties faced by people in trying to secure University places this year have reconfirmed the importance for both young people and employers in recognising that there is more than one route in to a successful career.
A truly demand-led skills system – a prize worth having

Peter Butler
Head of Learning, BT

Peter Butler, BT’s Head of Learning, outlines his vision for a truly demand-led skills system. Adapted from Peter’s keynote speech at the NES Ofsted employer conference, 30 September 2009).
Investing in skills in an economic downturn

Contributors include British Gas, E.ON UK and Sainsbury's

Businesses need to continue to invest in training in order to survive the downturn, according to leading NES employers.